The end of summer was always a sad and tough time for generations of kids lucky enough to spend their summers at the Jersey Shore. For them, the dog days of August signaled the inevitable: the coming of Labor Day weekend.

Molly Quinn was thrilled that she and her twin sister Maura, lifeguards for the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, won the doubles row championship at the Bill Howarth South Jersey Women’s Lifeguard Championship on Aug. 6 in Ventnor.

Fall has arrived, bringing crisp air, pumpkin-spice delights, cozy layers, and back-to-school energy. We explored the island to find the ultimate fall must-haves for everyone on your list!

DIANTONIO SISTERS CROWNED IN OC PAGEANTS

The DiAntonio family of Sea Isle City dominated the Ocean City pageants in August, which should come as a surprise to no one. Antonella was crowned Miss Ocean City 2026 during the Aug. 9 pageant, and sister Arianna walked away with Junior Miss Ocean City 2026 on Aug. 16.

Sept. 1
Pose for Peace
7:30-8:45am, JFK Blvd. Beach, njbeachyoga.com

NJ Beach Yoga is set to host its 13th annual Pose for Peace event on Labor Day. Attendees will help form the shape of a peace symbol while sharing waves of peaceful yoga.

Dear Readers,

As summer winds down and we embrace September’s golden light, our Endless Summer edition celebrates the people, places, and memories that make Sea Isle so special. Inside this issue, you’ll find stories that capture both our history and our heart.

As summer winds down and fall starts to roll in, your wardrobe should be ready to handle warm afternoons and crisp evenings. Whether you’re down the shore or back to school, this outfit will be ready for anything the night or the weather throws at you!

Girls’ night on the calendar? This look is your go-to for when you want to feel fun and flirty. Start with this Moon River mixed material dress, flowy and flattering in all the right ways. With a comfortable and stretchy top and a flowy denim skirt, it’s the perfect casual midi dress!

Effortless style meets all-day comfort with this coordinated look from Sands Department Store. This gray-and-blue striped matching Rusty sweatshirt and low-rise track pants keep things cozy yet put-together. Pair them with crisp white REEF Lay Day Seas leather sneakers for a clean, elevated finish.

SIC LIFEGUARDS COMPETE IN CAPE MAY’S SUPERATHALON

Nick Matousch and Ellie Kutschera did the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol proud as its two representatives in the Cape May Beach Patrol’s annual SuperAthalon on June 1.

Endless Summer has so many great connotations. To me, it is a state of mind. Perhaps you think of it as a lifestyle of perpetual warmth and sunshine, popularized by the 1974 movie “Endless Summer.”

It’s amazing how quickly summer slips away; those long, lazy beach days always feel too short. Between endless to-do lists and busy schedules, I only managed to get through half of the books I’d hoped to read. But that just means I have the perfect stack waiting for me this fall and I can’t wait to dive in.

And so it goes … another summer season in the books. We’ve certainly enjoyed our share of sunny, steamy days, and it’s been glorious. But I’ll say what I say every year at this time: September is simply the best. If you haven’t yet had the chance to enjoy a September beach day, do it this year. It really feels different.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means two things to our local children: the end of summer and the return to school.

Since the very beginning of Sea Isle City, its children have been attending Ocean City High School for their secondary education.

Vicki Feeney was a beacon of community and caregiving in Sea Isle City. Beloved by her family, friends, and colleagues for her determined work ethic and beaming, ear-to-ear smile, Vicki was a dedicated public servant for decades.